Name: Lemon Tart
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 9in fully baked tart crust; 3 eggs; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice; 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup butter

Lemon Tart

Author: ajhataway Cooking Method: Chill, Stovetop Courses: Desserts, Pies

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Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Rest Time 4 hrs Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 9in fully baked tart crust (see "Sweet Tart Crust" recipe)
3 eggs
³⁄₄ cup sugar
1 tbsp lemon zest
¹⁄₂ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (2-3 lemons for juice and zest)
2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
¹⁄₂ cup butter (cut into small chunks)

Instructions

Lemon Curd

In a medium heatproof bowl, place eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Whisk to combine. Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Cook on moderate heat, whisking constantly, until mixture becomes thick (10-20 minutes). Should be about 170 degrees, or if no thermometer, should coat the back of a wooden spoon and leave a clear pass if you run your finger through it. Curd will thicken more once cooled.
Remove from heat and immediately strain mixture through a sieve. Add butter a few cubes at a time, and whisk until completely melted and mixture is smooth. Can take several minutes as the whisking makes a light and airy texture.
Allow to cool and then fill tart shell, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours until chilled. Serve with berries and whipped cream if desired.

Lemon Tart

Lemon Tart

Ingredients

Instructions

Lemon Curd

Remove from heat and immediately strain mixture through a sieve. Add butter a few cubes at a time, and whisk until completely melted and mixture is smooth. Can take several minutes as the whisking makes a light and airy texture.

Allow to cool and then fill tart shell, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours until chilled. Serve with berries and whipped cream if desired.

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